Chinese social media influencers have been targeted in a wave of WeChat account hacks, with attackers suspected of exploiting the messaging platform’s security feature meant to keep them out.
Since April, multiple victims claim hackers gained access to their WeChat login credentials and then triggered the platform’s “friend verification” system. This security feature, one of three login options on WeChat, allows a user’s contacts to receive verification requests on their behalf when logging into a new device. It’s intended as a backup when SMS or QR code authentication is unavailable.
“Cos,” co-founder of blockchain security firm SlowMist, broke down the method in a June 17 post on X. He noted…
Jun 20 2025
